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The Eastern Regional Police Command has announced the closure of the Kukurantumi Police Station in the Eastern Region following violent attacks by some youth of the town. All police personnel stationed there have also been withdrawn on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police.
According to preliminary investigations, the incident occurred on Sunday, September 21, 2025, around 7:00 am, when a group of youth launched an attack on the police station and nearby barracks. Armed with stones, clubs, and other implements, the group attempted to set the building ablaze after the death of a suspect, Bright Kena, also known as D-ball, who had been arrested for alleged unlawful entry and theft. He was receiving treatment at the Community Hospital in Kukurantumi before his death.
The attack prompted the deployment of a police reinforcement team, which managed to restore calm, law, and order in the area.
The Eastern Regional Police Command has since engaged the deceased’s family and other community leaders, assuring them of a thorough investigation into the matter. Meanwhile, the Police Professional Standards Bureau and the Criminal Investigations Department have begun investigations into the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s death.
Authorities have also confirmed that video footage of the incident is being reviewed to help identify the perpetrators, who will be arrested and brought to justice.
The Command has urged the public to resort to lawful means of addressing grievances rather than resorting to violence.
